Course Details
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Access to Nursing, Health and Social Care

SCQF Level 6

The course is designed to cater for students who cannot attend full-time study because of other commitments. You will attend the College for three days from 10am – 3pm. It also provides an opportunity for Jobseekers to gain useful qualifications and work experience for a career in Care.

What You Study

  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Values and Principles in Care
  • Practical Skills for Carers
  • Working as a Team in a Care Setting
  • Mental Health Higher

Duration and Attendance

Two Years Part-time

Entry Requirements

One of the following:

  • 4 Standard Grades at Credit level
  • Pre Access to Nursing and Care/Introduction to Childcare
  • Care experience or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

AND

  • Attendance at group information session

Further Study

  • Nursing or Midwifery Degree
  • HNC Health Care
  • HNC Social Sciences
  • HNC Social Care

Career Opportunities

Employment in a variety of Health and Social Care settings.

Student Expenses

Part-time students may be able to apply for ILA funding. See section on funding for further information.

This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.

Method of Study Year of course Starts Ends Based at Apply
Part Time Day 1st Year 06 Sep 2011 15 Jun 2012 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) course full
Part Time Day 1st Year 06 Sep 2011 14 Jun 2012 Leven Campus course full
Part Time Day 1st Year 04 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online
Part Time Day 1st Year 04 Sep 2012 13 Jun 2013 Leven Campus apply online

While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.

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